2013 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 315

STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will automatically shift into Overdrive if the following conditions are present Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem- some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages. perature, NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until the engine coolant has reached an adequate temper- the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm ature, [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving]. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator. Using the AutoStick® shift control, when the transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. 5